When leaves all fall at once, it's a lot like watching a snow storm. What I had never noticed is that when leaves fall one at a time, it's more like observing snowflakes: each with its own unique flight pattern.

I'm part of a hiking group called Virginia Backpacking and I'm always looking for new opportunities to share with others. I've recently discovered that Belle Isle State Park offers a great winter backpacking experience.

A hiker shares some great fairy stone finds over the Christmas holidays.